La La Anthony is mainly associated with her ex-husband Carmelo Anthony and is a prominent basketball wife. However, through hard work, she has since made a name for herself. Starting out as a radio intern at the young age of 15, La La has since risen through the ranks.
With several acting credits to her name, numerous shows under her belt, and having a constant presence in the entertainment industry that has lasted over two decades, La La is a subtle yet powerful force who has an avid connection that cuts across the industry. However, beyond her friendly rapport with many celebrities, La La has a bevy of A-listers that she calls sisters. The television personality has an enviable girl squad, but who are the members?
9 Kim Kardashian
While it’s not certain how La La and Kim became friends, the duo formed a rapport at the early stages of their careers when they were trying to climb the social ladder to become the A-list celebrities they are now. The BFFs were part of the same social circle then and ever since have remained a fundamental part of each other’s lives. Much more than sharing sizzling photos on Instagram and going on lavish vacations, La La and Kim have been there for each other through difficult times. When the Power star split from her husband Carmelo Anthony in 2017, Kim was there to help her through it. The KUWTK star received a similar favor when she was robbed in Paris, with La La being one of the first people to visit her when she landed in NYC.
8 Ciara
Ciara’s joyful energy makes it not hard to imagine why anyone would be drawn to her. But a combination of her and La La’s positive vibe is something we can’t get enough of. The girls never fail to serenade us with heartwarming photos and videos on their social media pages. However, beyond the fall, they have got each other’s backs. During a 2016 episode of The View, when co-host Raven-Symoné came for Ciara, mocking her for putting her relationship with ex Future on display on social media and then breaking up, La La defended her girl. The reality star noted that fans were the ones fascinated with the relationship and not Ciara showing off.
7 Kelly Rowland
Kelly Rowland and La La bonded through their ultimate love for their kids. La La is a doting mother of 14-year-old Kiyan, whom she welcomed with the NBA player. On the other hand, Kelly is a mother of two boys, Titan, 6, and Noah, six months. Given that La La is ahead in the parenting game, Kelly tends to seek advice from her. During an event to honor mothers in 2017, Kelly gave a heartfelt shoutout to her girl, praising her for being an excellent mother and recalling how she always takes notes from her on how to raise an exceptional man.
6 Vanessa Bryant
Vanessa and La La met through their husbands, who are both NBA superstars. While showing up to support their husbands on the court, the TRL host and Vanessa formed a close bond in their identities as basketball wives. However, their friendship was taken to another level when Vanessa lost her husband Kobe Bryant and daughter Gigi in a devastating helicopter crash in January 2020. La La stepped up to be by her side, and the pair has since gotten close, even describing themselves as not just friends but family.
5 Monica Denise
R&B singer Monica Denise is also a part of La La’s close circle. Not much is known about the history of their friendship, but they sure go way back. From time to time, fans are serenaded with heartwarming photos of the girl pals, which sometimes include other girls from the clique. Kim, in particular, is often seen hanging out with Monica and La La, and the trio never fails to turn heads. In September 2020, shortly after Kim was slammed for SKIMS maternity line, she found refuge in La La and Monica. The group enjoyed a day together while making fashion statements with their looks.
4 Serena Williams
Tennis legend Serena Williams is a close friend of La La. And although the pair have a low-key relationship that isn’t always publicized on social media, they are always there for each other. Both moms, La La and Serena, find parenting as a common ground. During a 2017 appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, La La slammed John McEnroe’s controversial comments about Serena, calling it “bulls*it.” La La also praised Serena, who was pregnant with daughter Olympia at the time, noting that she was going to be an excellent mom.
3 Gabrielle Union
Similar to her friendship with Vanessa Bryant, La La and Gabrielle Union became buddies because of their husband’s profession. Gabrielle is married to former Miami Heat player Dwyane Wade. By supporting their husbands on the court, the pair become good friends. In 2017, Gabrielle gave a shoutout to her close friend on Instagram. She uploaded a photo of them sitting courtside with La La holding a basketball in her hand as she wrote:
“When friends become family... Way bigger than #thesisterhood OGs.”
The close friends are set to star in Gabrielle’s upcoming movie The Perfect Find, and photos of them on-set show they are having a swell time.
2 Beyoncé
Yes, La La is friends with none other than Queen B! It’s no news that Beyonce is a sucker for privacy, so while we might not see photos of her and La La all over social media, the pair have a pretty close bond. When Beyonce did her push party for her twins, Sir and Rumi, of course, La La was present, but despite the pressure from the media during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, La La kept mum about the details. It is also believed that when La La and Carmelo were first experiencing issues with their marriage, Beyonce encouraged her not to give up, given her situation with Jay-Z.
1 Taraji P. Henson
Taraji and La La formed a friendship on the set of Think Like A Man Too, and it was an instant connection for the girls. When Taraji was up for awards for her spectacular performance in Hidden Figures, La La was one of the loudest voices rooting for her. The 39-year-old has also credited Taraji for being one of her biggest inspirations.
